Karpacz, Lower Silesia to Zakopane, Lesser Poland from $18: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Karpacz to Zakopane: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$18 by trainBest price

343 kmDistance

5h 18m Fastest

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Karpacz - Zakopane operators

Explore transport companies operating between Karpacz and Zakopane, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Bus

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Karpacz, Bachus to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA

Average Duration

6h 30m

Estimated price

27-1700

Bus from Karpacz, Bachus to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec

Average Duration

5h 15m

Estimated price

173-344

Bus from Katowice Sądowa Dworzec to Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy

Average Duration

3h 25m

Estimated price

471-174

Bus from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy

Average Duration

2h 15m

Estimated price

474-471

Train

Contact phone

703 200 200

Website

https://www.intercity.pl/en/

Train from Jelenia Gora to Wroclaw Glowny

Average Duration

2h 3m

Estimated price

470-471

Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glowny

Average Duration

Estimated price

474-17

Train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopane

Average Duration

3h 16m

Estimated price

477-471

Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Zakopane

Average Duration

7h 54m

Estimated price

473-478

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Contact phone

+48 724 595 969

Website

tanietaxijeleniagora.pl

Other from Karpacz to Wroclaw

Average Duration

1h 51m

Estimated price

341-4730

Plane

Website

lot.com

Website

lufthansa.com

Karpacz to Zakopane: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Karpacz and Zakopane offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

Average price

€59 - €92

Departure Point

Wroclaw Airport

Arrival Point

Krakow Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 40m and has one stopover

Departure Point

Karpacz, Bachus station

Arrival Point

Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Karpacz and Zakopane is approximately 342.8 km by road. By train, it takes around 11 hours and 58 minutes to reach Zakopane from Karpacz. Another option is to take a train and then a bus, which can take around 9 hours and 42 minutes. If you prefer to drive, it would take approximately 5 hours and 18 minutes to reach Karpacz from Zakopane by car. Alternatively, taking a bus from Karpacz to Zakopane would take around 9 hours and 16 minutes.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Karpacz to Zakopane is by train, which costs between €19-€41. Although it takes 11 hours and 58 minutes, it is a cheaper option compared to driving. However, if time-efficiency is a priority, driving is the quickest way, taking only 5 hours and 18 minutes. Keep in mind that the costs for driving may vary between €59-€91.

When traveling from Karpacz to Zakopane, the prices for a train ticket range from €20 to €38. Alternatively, taking a bus from Zakopane to Karpacz costs between €35 and €49.

To travel from Karpacz to Zakopane without using public transportation, the best option would be to drive. The road distance between the two cities is approximately 478.0 km, and it takes approximately 5 hours and 18 minutes to drive from Karpacz to Zakopane. The cost of renting a car and fuel expenses vary, but typically range from €59 to €91.

The most convenient way to travel from Karpacz to Zakopane without a car is by bus. The journey takes approximately 9 hours and 16 minutes, and tickets range from €32 to €50.

No, there is no direct link between Karpacz and Zakopane by bus. However, there are bus services available with transfers in Kraków. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 hours and 16 minutes. The bus services are operated by FlixBus and depart from Karpacz station and arrive at Zakopane station.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between Karpacz and Zakopane. The quickest flight route would be to fly from Wroclaw Airport to Krakow Airport, with a flight duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes.

There are plenty of accommodation options near Zakopane with over 3719 hotels available. Prices for hotels start at €77 per night.